The state weather bureau on Friday, Oct. 27 said the northeast monsoon or Amihan, shear line, and the possible low-pressure area (LPA) will prevail next week, from Oct. 30 until Nov. 3
Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) is scheduled on Oct. 30 while Undas or All Saints' Day and All Souls Day are commemorated on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, respectively.
"The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan), Shear Line, and a possible occurrence of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) will be the dominant weather systems to affect the entire archipelago during the “Undas” event," PAGASA said in a press release.
Screengrab from PAGASA website
According to the state weather bureau, the combined effects of the shear line and LPA will bring cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in Bicol Region, Visayas, Caraga, and Quezon provinces.
"Floods and landslides are possible in low-lying and in mountainous areas due to prolonged rains," it said.
Cloudy skies with light rains will prevail over Cagayan Valley and Aurora, while partly cloudy to cloudy with Amihan-induced isolated rains will be experienced in Ilocos Region, the rest of Central Luzon, and Metro Manila.
"The rest of the country will have isolated rain showers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening," PAGASA said.
Residents situated in Northern Luzon are advised to expect moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas.
"While light to moderate northeasterly to northwesterly winds will affect the rest of the country with slight to moderate sea," the state weather bureau added.
